- "Founded in 1876, Vermont Academy is a coeducational, college preparatory school, primarily boarding in nature, for grades nine - 12 and Post-Graduate, located in Saxtons River, Vermont.
- We are devoted to creating confident and independent learners through personal attention in a unique Vermont environment.
- Our faculty and staff are committed to helping students discover their individual talents and develop the character, strength, and skills to meet the challenges in their lives...".
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| Definition of Terms 2016 School Data |
Vermont Academy | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 9-12, PG | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1876 | 1910 |
| Campus Size | 450 acres | 110 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 240 students | 298 students |
| % Students of Color | 16%
|
20%
|
| % International Students | 20%
|
20%
|
| % Students Boarding | 80%
|
68%
|
| Average SAT Score | 1660 | * National Avg. »View |
| Average ACT score | 22 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | Yes | No |
| Frequency of Saturday Classes | Weekly | Weekly |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 10 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:5 | 1:7 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 16 | 16 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 60%
|
70%
|
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $7 million | $16 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) |
$51,500 | $51,700 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) |
$28,500 | $28,500 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 44%
|
35%
|
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $23,505 | $21,582 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | Feb. 1 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Average Percentile SSAT | 50% | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 68%
|
57%
|
| Director of Admissions | Andrew M. Millikin | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Stephanie Boulay | |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 16 | 16 |
| Courses | AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP English, AP Statistics | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 23 | 14 |
| Sports | Alpine Skiing, Ballet, Baseball, Basketball, Climbing, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Equestrian, Field Hockey, Freestyle Skiing, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Nordic Skiing, Orienteering, Rock Climbing, Ski Jumping, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Tennis | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 24 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | Arts Option, Community Service Club, Cycling Club, Dance Club, Dorm Prefects, Gay Straight Alliance (GSA), Kurn Hattin Groups, Literary magazine, Mentoring (Elementary School), Multicultural Club, National Honor Society, Outdoor Challenge, Photography, Recycling, Rock Climbing, Soup Kitchen, Team Managers, Theater, Tour Guides, Training Room, Vermont Academy Student Association (VASA), Video Drama, Work Program, Yearbook | |
School Notes
- Founded in 1876, Vermont Academy is a coeducational, college preparatory school, primarily boarding in nature, for grades nine - 12 and Post-Graduate, located in Saxtons River, Vermont. We are devoted to creating confident and independent learners through personal attention in a unique Vermont environment. Our faculty and staff are committed to helping students discover their individual talents and develop the character, strength, and skills to meet the challenges in their lives.
- LD types supported: Mild Learning Differences
- School accreditations: NEASC, NAIS, TABS, ISANNE, AISNE
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- JOE PERRY - guitarist with the band Aerosmith
- RUSSELL PORTER - founder of Stellaphane and designer of Mt. Palomar Observatory
- PAUL PERCY HARRIS - founder of Rotary Club
- JIM MCCLAREN - recipient of ESPY award
- FLORENCE SABIN - medical pioneer and first female student at Johns Hopkins medical school
- BRUCE LAWLOR - Major General with the U.S. Army
- MIKE MORIN - U.S. ski team coach; coached Bodi Miller
- LEE STANLEY - Film producer and works with troubled juveniles
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